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28.2.11

Thursday 3 March 2011

Performance Time: 19:30Venue: Lakeside Theatre

This is the story of two friends who decided to see the world.

By foot and on bicycles, they travelled Europe, Scandinavia, North America and Australia offering theatrical presentations as gifts to the people they met.
Bringing the true stories, fleeting scenes and eye witness accounts that were documented in this near-decade of international theatre making, world acclaimed practitioners and Barbican programme regulars Lone Twin present Nine Years; an intimate production on a truly epic scale.

27.2.11

28 February 2011

Performance Time: 19:30 Venue: Lakeside Theatre

Merging historical record and fiction, this thriller narrates with utterly compelling realism the morally complex story of the French Resistance, as well as its courage, tensions, loyalties, and betrayals.
"…perhaps the best French film ever made on the Resistance.” L’Express

Screened in collaboration with Moving Image. Moving Image and Reelappeal are projects of Wivenhoe Film Theatre. Screenings at Lakeside Theatre, University of Essex and the Phillip Road Centre in Wivenhoe.

19.2.11

Friday 25 February 2011

Intimate Bureaucracies includes the work of internationally renowned artists Walead Beshty, Eugenio Dittborn, Felipe Ehrenberg, León Ferrari, David Horvitz, Ray Johnson, Cristiano Lenhardt and Cildo Meireles who examine the possibilities for human connection and collaboration, while also critiquing the established processes of art circulation in both the art market and media.

1 February 2011 - Film Time: 19:30

Venue: Lakeside Theatre

Thrilling drama which also made for excellent propaganda; enemy paratroopers initially disguised as British soldiers invade a sleepy, wartime English village. This film, which is not just a historical document but an imagining of what could have happened if the German army landed, is well served by astute performances, exciting action and suspense set pieces.

15.2.11

20 February 2011

Performance Time: 14:00

Venue: Lakeside Theatre

The magical and uplifting story of how the Koala discovered its very special talent is brought to life in this charming puppet show.Meet Steven and a host of wild characters including Natascha the Witch, Karen the Koala and the Reggae Beavers for some great stories, sing along songs, superb games and first class hugging.Most suitable for ages 4+

"Filled to overflowing with the feel-good factor. A pure, undiluted joy" The Cornishman

13.2.11

As part of the Strange Lights exhibition programme, this is a chance to have lunch in the gallery and chat about the extraordinary exhibition with curator Jess Kenny. Admission free, book your place at arts@essex.ac.uk

10.2.11

“John Law is a hidden treasure of the UK jazz scene.”

John Fordham, The Guardian

12 February 2011

Performance Time: 20:30Venue: Lakeside Theatre

A night of classic tunes is in store as the Lakeside Theatre welcomes the return of the exceptional jazz pianist John Law with his fabulous Opt trio.
Playing remarkable arrangements of jazz standards, alongside feel-good music by artists such as Sting, Nick Drake and Stevie Wonder, John Law invites you to simply unwind, have fun and enjoy the music!

Guardian **** Daily Telegraph **** The Herald **** Financial Times ****“Analogue is a young company certain to make its mark on British theatre.”The Guardian

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It's been a month since Stephen jumped from the cliff tops at Beachy Head. As Amy collects her husband’s possessions together in a desperate bid to find out why, two local filmmakers make a startling discovery that will take their documentary in an unexpected direction.

Beachy Head is a powerful look at the ripple effects of one man’s decision to take his life. An ingenious mix of 3D animation and live theatre, this show has won Analogue theatre company widespread acclaim, taking four star reviews in the Guardian, Telegraph, Herald and Financial Times.

10 February 2011

Time: 19:30 Venue: Lakeside Theatre

Are you interested in working in the arts?In tonight’s session, Lakeside Theatre Artist in Residence Karla Shacklock will talk about her career at the forefront of physical and multimedia theatre making.

As a professional, Arts Council funded artist with a history of acclaimed performances under her belt; this is your chance to find out what it takes to stay ahead of the game in the modern performing arts industry.Admission free, book by emailing arts@essex.ac.uk

2001: A Space Odyssey ~ 8.45pm - 11.10pm
1968/Stanley Kubrick/USA/141mins/U certReleased at the height of the space race between the USSR and the US, Kubrick’s epic is one of the greatest science-fiction films ever made.